Corn Snake Animal Pictures
P. guttatus
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Corn snake on a white background
Corn snakes are possibly named for the pattern on their belly scales that looks like maize.
corn snake
Corn snakes are constrictors, wrapping themselves around prey to squeeze and subdue it before swallowing it whole.
two juvenile corn snakes coiled together on woodchips
Corn snakes are one of the most popular pet snake species because they're easy for beginners to handle.
snake eggs on woodchips with hatchlings.
Corn snakes breed in April and May and lay their eggs 4 - 6 weeks later.
